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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 350.22 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 350.22 and 169.98 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 350.22 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/350.22 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 350.22 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 59,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,530.40/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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